Speakers & Events

Each semester the Outdoor Program hosts visiting speakers, films, and events.  The most current event is usally listed on our main page, but here's a sampling of Speakers/Events at Whitman!

Fall 2012

October 2nd, 7:00 PM in Olin Hall: Brien Sheedy giving presentation on his expedition to Tibet, China and successful summit of Cho Oyo, 6th tallest mountain in the world! Come check it out!

Fall Used Gear Sale!… is scheduled for late November or early December: check back for exact date

Winter 2013

Wilderness First Responder and Recertification Courses:
January 4-13, 2013: 2 WFR courses
February 16-18, 2013: WFR Recert course
February (Date to be Determined): Brien Sheedy will give a presentation about his January trip to Antarctica!
March 9-18, 2013: WFR course

Banff Film Festival
Tuesday, January 22th 2012 on Whitman Campus at Cordiner Hall
Doors open 6:30 Program starts at 7:00 pm
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 17 and under, and FREE for Whitman faculty, staff, and students with valid ID

Tickets will be available for purchase starting January 17th at the Whitman book store and the Outdoor Program Rental Shop in the Reid Campus Center building at the corner of Park St. and Boyer Ave. 

Lots of great RAFFLE PRIZES will be given away during Intermission including gift certificates and merchandise from local merchants including Bicycle Barn, Allegro Cyclery, Dusty's Ski Shop, The Garden Vegan Cafe, and Graze: A Place to Eat

Don't miss all the fun at this year's showing of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour!
For more info, call the OP Rental Shop at 509-527-5965

Spring

Sweet Onion Crank Climbing Festival - last weekend in April

Spring Used Gear Sale - same day as the Sweet Onion Crank on Boyer Avenue during the Renaissance Fair